What does the driver's handbook entail?
Summary of the laws affecting vehicle ownership & operation.
What is the 'Vehicle Code'?
Contains laws as passed that you must know & for which you'll be held accountable if you own or operate a vehicle.
You must be a ___________ to obtain a driver's license, permit, or identification card from Indiana.
Legal resident of the state.
What is evidence of residency?
- Maintaining legal address in Indiana & not claiming residency in another state.
- Being a registered voter.
The following people living in Indiana solely for any of the following reasons are not considered residents...
- Educational purposes
- Active duty in the Armed Forces
- Temporary employment
You are only allowed to drive in Indiana for ________ before obtaining an Indiana license, if you're going to live there.
60 days
If you don't have a driver's license from another state, then you ___________.
Follow the rules of new drivers
If you had an out-of-state license for 180 days or more, or it's been expired for less than 3 years, you must pass a _________ & a _________ to get an Indiana license.
vision test, written test
If you had an out-of-state license for less than 180 days or more, or it's been expired for more than 3 years, you must pass a _________, __________, & a ___________ to get an Indiana license.
vision test, written test, driving test
An Indiana driver's license does not allow the holder to drive for ______, __________, or __________ in any vehicle weight rating of _________ pounds or more.
- Hire
- transport passagers for hire
- transport property
- 16,000
What does a probationary license do?
Provides restricted driving privileges to Indiana residents who are younger than 21 years & 30 days of age.
What does a learners permit do?
Allows residents who are 16 years or older to practice driving before applying for their license.
If you're 15 years of age, you may practice driving with a learner's permit if you're enrolled in an approved driver education program.
If you're 16 or 17 years of age when you apply for a driver's license, in addition to all other requirements, you must also have a parent or guardian sign an agreement of ___________.
Financial liability.
A learner's permit is valid for a period of __________.
2 years.
If you're 16 years or older, what do you need to obtain a learners permit?
- Documents proving your identity, Social security number, lawful status, and Indiana residency.
- Pass a standard vision screening test
- Pass a written knowledge test
If you're 15 years, what do you need to obtain a learner's permit?
- Documents proving your identity, social security number, lawful status, and Indiana residency
- Pass a vision screening test
- Pass a written knowledge test
- Show proof of enrollment in a BMV-approved driver training program (CDE form)
To obtain a driver's license, you must meet what following requirements?
- Hold a valid learner's permit for 180 days & have practiced/logged a minimum of 50 hours of supervised practice (of which 10 hours at night), unless you're currently licensed from another state.
- Present documents proving your identity, lawful status, social security number & Indiana legal address.
- Pass vision test
- Pass a knowledge test
- Pass the driving skills test with a BMV examiner unless you qualify for a waiver (which then you could take it with your school).
What does required documentation include?
- 1 document proving your identity (birth certificate)
- 1 document proving your social security number
- 1 document proving your lawful status in the United States (birth certificate or passport)
- 2 documents proving your residency (bills, bank statements, insurance policy, etc)
What should you expect during the vision test?
- Your visual acuity will be tested for a best-corrected distance visual acuity of no less than 20/40
- If you normally wear glasses, you should wear glasses during the vision test.
What should you expect taking the knowledge test?
It's multiple questions concerning traffic maneuvers & knowledge of types of traffic signs.
You'll find the material in the Indiana Driver Manual.
What happens if you fail the knowledge test?
You'll need to wait until the next business day before trying again.
With driver education: You must be at least 16 years & _____ days to obtain a license.
90 (3 months)
Without driver education: You must be at least 16 years & _____days to obtain a license.
270 (9 months)
You must take the Driving Skills Test at a license branch if any of the following situations occur.....
- Your learner's permit expires
- Your driver education course doesn't participate in the BMV's Driving Skills Test waiver program
- You fail to successfully complete your driver education program.
When you apply for a license, you must submit the completed BMV-approved Log of Supervised Driving Practice, as proof that you've completed ________________.
The minimum number of required driving hours.
When practicing driving with a learners permit & are 18 years or older, the person supervising must be licensed driver (with valid driving privileges) who's at least ___________, or If it's your spouse it can be __________.
- 25 years
- For your spouse, 21 years.
When practicing driving with a learners permit & are 16-17 years old, the person supervising must be either _____________, ___________, or _____________.
- A BMV-approved licensed instructor/driver rehabilitation specialist working through a school or program.
- Related to you by blood, marriage, or legal status while over 25 years of age.
- Your spouse who's over 21 years old.
When practicing driving with a learners permit & are under 16 years old, the person supervising must be your _____________ for the first few lessons on the road. Afterward, the supervisor can be ____________, and ___________.
- Driver instructor from the education program
- Related to you by blood, marriage, or legal status while over 25 years of age.
- Your spouse who's over 21 years old.
Over a period of 180-days you need to average ________ minutes a day to earn 50 hours. Including _______ hours of night driving.
- 15-20
- 10
When you visit the license branch to take the Driving Skills Test, you must be accompanied by ________________.
An individual who has a valid Indiana driver's license.
No one besides the _____________ is allowed in your vehicle when you take the Driving Skills Test.
Driving Skills Test examiner
To take the driving skills test, you must be carrying _______________.
Your valid Indiana learner's permit.
When taking the Driving Skills Test, your vehicle must be legally equipped & in a _______ & ________ condition.
- Safe
- Clean
Before taking the Driving Skills Test, you must provide the vehicle's _____________.
Current Indiana registration.
If you don't relatively _________ & __________, then you shouldn't be taking the Driving Skills Test yet.
- Confident
- Comfortable
What is expected of you on the Driving Skills Test?
- Following Instructions
- Going with the flow of traffic
- Following the general rules when approaching intersections
- Backing-up skills
- Parking (including parallel)
When taking the Driving Skills Test, what are actions that can deduct you some points?
- Failing to use defroster or wipers when needed
- Failing to keep both hands on the wheel
- Driving too slowly or stopping unnecessarily
- Overrunning a crosswalk, stop line, or stop sign
- Leaving your turn signal on after completing a lane change
- Driving too closely to a vehicle ahead of you or a parked vehicle.
- Decreasing your speed when changing lanes
- Failing to turn into the correct lane
- Failing to check your blind spot
- Putting your car into reverse too fast
- Selecting the wrong gear
- Failing to signal
When taking the Driving Skills Test, what actions can result in automatic fails?
- Speeding
- Failing to obey road signs or traffic laws
- Failing to obey school zone rules
- Failing to stop for school buses with the stop arm extended.
- Straddling marked lanes
- Driving too close to pedestrians, bicycles, or vehicles
- Driving left of center
- Failing to pull over & stop for emergency vehicles
- Running off the roadway
- Backing over a curb when parallel parking
- Having an accident or making contact with another vehicle
- Failing to react to hazardous driving conditions
- Failing to yield the right of way
- Turning from improper lanes
- Failing to stop at stoplights or stop signs completely
- Failing to follow instructions
- Accumulating 11 points
What happens if you fail the Driving Skills Test?
- You have to wait 14 days before retaking it again.
- If you fail the third time, you have to wait 2 months to take it again.
When having a probationary license, you may not drive with passengers for _____ days after getting my license unless I'm accompanied by a licensed instructor, an individual with a driver's license who's 25 years or older, a parent, guardian or step-parent who's at least 21 years.
However, you may drive with _______, ________ or _________ during the hours allowed by law.
- 180
- Your child, sibling, or spouse
When having a probationary license, do you qualify for court diversion programs?
No
When having a probationary license, you're not allowed to drive between _______ & ________ for 180 days after getting your license.
10 p.m. and 5 a.m.
When having a probationary license & you've driven for 180 days, you may not drive during the following hours:
- ________ & _________, between 1 a.m. & 5 a.m.
- Sunday through _________, after _________
- ________ through Friday, before _________
However, you may drive at any time if you're traveling to or from ______, _________, _________, or if you're accompanied by an individual with a valid Indiana driver's license who's 25 years or older.
- Saturday & Sunday
- Thursday, 11 p.m.
- Monday, 5 a.m.
- work, school, a religous event
When having a probationary license, every passenger in the vehicle must __________, it is your responsibility if they don't.
Wear a seatbelt
When having a probationary license, you may not use any type of telecommunication device while driving except to ___________.
Make emergency 911 calls.
When having a probationary license, if you are seen even picking up your cell phone at a red light, a policeman can ___________
Pull you over & arrest you
Do you have to always have your permit or license with you while driving?
Yes
Are you required to show your license to law enforcement if requested to do so?
Yes
If you get into an accident, are you required to show your license to the other drivers & persons who were involved?
Yes
Each driver's license has a ___________ and must be renewed in order to remain valid.
expiration date
In order to renew a driver's license, you'll need to ___________, and may need to take __________, _________ or ____________.
- Pay a fee
- Vision, written or driving test
How long is a probationary license valid for?
Until the age of 21 years & 30 days
How long is your license valid if you're between the age of 21-74?
6 years
How long is your license valid if you're between the ages of
75-84?
3 years
How long is your license valid if you're ages 85 & over?
...